Sunny Days 172 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDCF74, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Duckling from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FDCF74 · 172
Sunny Days
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sunny Days Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDCF74
RGB253, 207, 116
Estimated LRV64.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Soft Duckling
Valspar
#FFD175
Close digital match
Golden Plumeria
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#FBD073
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#FFCE79
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Sweet Bee
Dutch Boy
#F6C973
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Kilz
#FFD57D
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Sun Rays
PPG
#FED372
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Summer Sherbert
Vista Paint
#FFD280
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Cornmeal
Behr
#FFD483
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#FFD182
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Colors That Work With Sunny Days
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunny Days
#FDCF74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1D45E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunny Days
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunny Days Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Sunny Days — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunny Days have?
Sunny Days by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sunny Days from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunny Days are Soft Duckling by Valspar (a close digital match), Golden Butter by Valspar (a close digital match), Golden Plumeria by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sunny Days's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sunny Days?
Sunny Days has a estimated lightness value of 64.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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